Obituaries
Richard Allen Cornell
Sep 9, 2010
Mr. Richard Allen Cornell, age 82, of Herrin, IL, died Thursday, September 9, 2010, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. Mr. Cornell was born in Hurst Ill to Ralph and Elsie (Eaves) Cornell they preceded him in death. Mr. Cornell was owner of Cornell Agency in Herrin Ill. He accepted Christ early in life. He attended the Church of Christ...
Jerry Hartman
Sep 2, 2010
HERRIN -- Jerry Hartman, Sr., 57, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Decendent's Residence in Herrin. He was born in East St. Louis to Frank Hartman and Patricia (Gabriel) McKinney of Fairfield, and they survive. He was married to Melody (Sloat) Hartman of Hurst. Other survivors are two sons, Jerry Jr. and wife, Autumn, Hartman of Herrin, and Jeremy and...
Ronald Lee Saliba
Aug 27, 2010
BENTON -- Ronald Lee Saliba, 56, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, in Franklin County Hospital in Benton. Saliba was employed by TCT Television. He was born Aug. 29, 1953, in Waukegan, the son of the late Mike Saliba and Dorothy (Staton) Saliba. He married Lindy Thorsen in 1979, and she survives. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Saliba...
Donna Colombo
Jul 31, 2010
Mr. Donna Colombo, age 89, of Herrin, IL, died Saturday, July 31, 2010 at her home. She was born in Herrin to Melville and Lillian (McDonald) Williams October 5, 1920. She was married to Ambrose Colombo in 1948 he preceded her in death. Surviving is 1 sister-in-law Sandra Colombo of Herrin and niece Stephanie and Tim Deterding of Herrin, nephews...
Frank Ogden
Jul 21, 2010
Franklin Ogden HERRIN — Franklin Thomas Ogden, 72, died Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at his home. Frank was born July 29, 1937, in Herrin, to Wayne Andrew and Evelyn (Council) Ogden. He was formerly married to Barbara Chew Ogden of Herrin. Mr. Ogden has been a truck driver. Survivors include his son, Michael, of Makanda; daughter, Becky (Brian) Norman of...
Esther Spence
Jun 22, 2010
Esther Spence, age 91, died Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL. She was born in Herrin to John and Pearl (Guthrie) Spence. Esther attended business school in St. Louis Mo. Her first job was with CIPS. After a short period at CIPS she went to work for John Creek, Superintendent of Herrin High School for...
Patsy Craig
May 17, 2010
Patsy Craig HERRIN - Patsy LaRue Craig, 82, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, May 17, 2010, in Herrin Hospital. Patsy was born to Phillip and Mary Louise (Sparks) Cripps on April 29, 1928, but was raised by her grandmother and grandfather, Carrie (Burns) and Phillip "Pa" Cripps, due to the death of her mother. On Feb. 24,...
Garrett L. Ingersoll
Mar 21, 2010
Mr. Garrett L. Ingersoll, age 29, of Herrin, IL, left his earthly home to join his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 21, 2010.He died at home from heart complications. He was born in Herrin Il, to Leroy and Kay (Ridgway) Ingersoll, they survive. He has one sister Angel and husband J. R. Ray of Herrin, one special nephew Christian James...
Deanna Farmer
Mar 5, 2010
Deanna Farmer HERRIN - Deanna Pribble Farmer, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 8 a.m. Friday, march 5, 2010, at her daughter's home. Deanna was born June 13, 1937, in Herrin, to William "Pete" and Eleanor (Vaughn) Gentry. She married Dale Pribble in April of 1955 and they were married for 36 years...
Norman La Belle
Mar 3, 2010
Mr. Norman La Belle, age 58, of Du Quoin, IL, died Wednesday, March 3, 2010. He was born in Herrin to Norman and Delores (Ralls) LaBelle August 14,1951. Surviving is his mother, Delores and Step father Charles Hunter of DuQuoin Ill. , 2 daughters Kimberly and husband Daniel Carstens of Herrin, Pamela and husband Tommy Robinson of Herrin, 2 brothers...
John Mitchell
Mar 1, 2010
Mr. John Mitchell , age 87, of Herrin, IL, died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Oak Grove Rehab Center in Carbondale, IL. Mr. Mitchell was born in Herrin December 4, 1922 to Marion and Evelyn Crain Mitchell they preceded him in death. Surviving are 6 cousins Roberta Donihi of Herrin, Jean Sencibaugh of Missouri, Wilma Reynolds of California, Patricia Shaffer...
Marty Franklin
Feb 4, 2010
Mr. Lyn Marty (Wormy) Franklin, age 67, of Herrin, IL, died Thursday, February 4, 2010, in Herrin, IL. Mr. Franklin worked as a carpenter, local 638 and showed and trained horses. He was born March 13, 1942 to Lyn and Lura (Palmer) Franklin they preceded him in death. Surviving are 5 daughters Chrissy and husband David Vancil of Crab Orchard...
Dora Shanke
Jan 22, 2010
Herrin - Funeral services for Dora Luise Andres Shanke, 89, formerly of 420 South 18th Street will be held at a later date at the First United Methodist Church in Herrin, Illinois. She died at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center where she had resided since 2006. Dora was born October 6, 1920 in Schoneberg, Germany to Albert and Luise Paschkowitz...
Audrey Miller
Jan 19, 2010
Audrey “Sue” Miller Audrey Lorraine Miller, known to most as Sue, died Tuesday, January 18 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital at the age of 86. She was born August 27, 1923 to Raymond E. and Harriet (Falkenberg) Blaisdell and grew up in Chicago. She graduated from Lucy Flower Technical High School and then attended the Cook County School of Nursing, graduating...
Ruby Allene Jack
Jan 14, 2010
Ruby Allene Jack, born in Herrin, Illinois (Sunnyside) on August 19, 1921. Her parents were Salena and Claude Ingram. After graduating from high school, Ruby worked at the Illinois Ordinance Plant. On October 3, 1943, she married William Griggs Jack who preceded her in going to heaven in 2008. Ruby and Bill raised three children: William C. Jack, who resides...
Mary Howell
Jan 11, 2010
Mrs. Mary K. Law Howell, 68 of Herrin, Illinois died on Monday, January 11, 2010, at in Herrin, Illinois. Born Tuesday, August 19, 1941 in Herrin, Illinois to George E. and Afton (Propes) Law.Surviving are two brothers, Mr. George Darrell Law of Herrin, IL., Tommy Law of Herrin and her precious dog Bobo. Other survivors include brother and sister in...
Donald L. Null
Jan 6, 2010
JOHNSTON CITY - Donald Lee Null, 73, formerly of Herrin, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, in Herrin Hospital. Don was born Dec. 11, 1936, in Herrin, to Leonard C. and Ruby Watson Null. They preceded him in death.He attended Herrin schools and was a graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.Don was one of Herrin's finest softball pitchers in the...
Densil W. Glenn
Dec 19, 2009
Herrin-Mr. Densil W. Glenn, age 81, of Herrin, IL, died Saturday, December 19, 2009, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, IL. Devout christian, faithful and loving husband and caring father. Took his final steps in his journey from this life into the next Saturday December 19, 2009 while resting peacefully at his home in Herrin. Mr. Glenn was born in Clifford,...
John A. Popham
Nov 19, 2009
Mr. John Allen Popham, 91 of Herrin, Illinois died on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.Born Sunday, October 27, 1918 in Herrin, Illinois, he was the son of the late Thomas Popham and the late Gretta Moore. He was the husband of Leota (Walker) Popham she survives. He was a Veteran of World War II.He was...
John Legan
Nov 16, 2009
Mr. John Legan, 84 of Herrin, Illinois died on Monday, November 16, 2009, at Shawnee Christian Rehab and Skilled care Center in Herrin, Illinois. Born Sunday, March 8, 1925 in Herrin to George and Myrtle (Blue) Legan. Surviving are wife Maria (Romeis) Legan, son, Mr. E. J. and wife Anne-Marie Legan of Herrin, IL. Grand Daughter Rhea and husband Rodney...

